Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UT-Southwestern provides one of the premier training experiences in the country! The program leadership takes pride in providing an individualized experience for every resident, ensuring that they land the job or fellowship that they desire. We are one of a few academic programs that routinely graduates residents who are comfortable going into private practice, while also producing graduates who go on to the most competitive fellowships around the country.
Total Program Size
28
16
13
13
13
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2835440C0
2835440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
160
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
25
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404821331
Beeper or Home Call
0
1
2
6
4
Program Director
First Name
Kareem
Middle Name
R
Last Name
AbdelFattah
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9159
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.841297 32.813458)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachael
Last Name
Lefevre
Address
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9159
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.841297 32.813458)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
91.20
% IMG
8.30
% DO
0.30
% Female
63.50
% Male
36.40
Total Physician
75
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
56.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,232 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $64,256 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $66,661 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $70,132 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $72,800 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
83
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
0
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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